Burleigh Swim Run Challenge
Monday, 26 January 2026
Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast, QLD
The Burleigh Swim Run Australia Day Challenge on 26 January 2026 is a fun community fitness event.
The details on this page are based on the previous event and subject to change; we will update this listing as more information comes to hand.
It is held in front of the Burleigh Lifeguard Headquarters that is open to everybody from kids aged 5yrs to adults 60yrs+.
The event consists of three events - the Challenge, the Taste Tester & the Young Guns - with all events involving an ocean swim (a wade for the young guns) and beach running, with distances that can be achieved by all ages and abilities.
All events are individual based except for "The Challenge" which also offers a teams option as well.
Distances/Events
The Challenge (solo or team):
400m swim + 4K beach run
The Taste Tester:
200m swim + 2K beach run
The Young Guns Challenge (5 to 12 years old):
400m wade + 400m beach run


